Naomi Osaka rallies into Miami Open final; Daniil Medvedev upset in quarters
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Naomi Osaka's eyes welled with tears when her match ended, an all-too-familiar scene for her in recent years.
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Naomi Osaka continues resurgence with a fine comeback win over Belinda Bencic to reach Miami Open final
An emotional Naomi Osaka continued her resurgence with an impressive comeback victory over Belinda Bencic in the Miami Open semi finals. The former world No.1 had to hit back from a set down to see off the Olympic champion 4-6 6-3 6-4 and reach her first WTA Tour final since winning the 2021 Australian Open. Ad/> Osaka, who can move back into the world’s top 30 if she triumphs at the tournament, will now face Iga Swiatek or Jessica Pegula in a showdown for the trophy.
Daniil Medvedev blames Hurkacz loss on 'garbage balls' as Djokovic remains world No 1
Daniil Medvedev failed to take the chance to come out of the Sunshine Swing with the title of best male tennis player in the world after defeat to Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open. The Russian lost in straight sets to the defending champion, pointing to "garbage" tennis balls as part of the reason for his defeat.
Tim Henman tips Daniil Medvedev to return to No.1 ahead of Novak Djokovic 'pretty rapidly' after Miami Open loss
Tim Henman is backing Daniil Medvedev to make a «rapid» return to the top of the men’s world rankings after missing the chance to usurp Novak Djokovic at the Miami Open. The 26-year-old Russian needed to reach the semi-finals of the tournament to reclaim the title of world No.1 from the Serbian, but came up short as he was beaten in straight sets by defending champion Hubert Hurkacz in the last eight.
Daniil Medvedev's hopes of replacing Novak Djokovic as world No.1 ended by Hubert Hurkacz in Miami quarter-finals
Hubert Hurkacz remains on course to retain his title after ending Daniil Medvedev’s world No.1 hopes to book a spot in the Miami Open semi-finals. The Polish eighth seed triumphed 7-6(7) 6-3 in two hours and three minutes and will meet either Carlos Alcaraz or Miomir Kecmanovic in the last four. Ad/> The result also means Novak Djokovic will remain at the top of the ATP rankings heading into the clay swing after Medvedev failed to pick up the victory he needed to edge back above the 20-time Grand Slam champion.
Hurkacz wears down Medvedev in Miami, denies him No. 1 rank
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It was midway through the second set and Daniil Medvedev was standing several feet behind the baseline, hand propped on one of his knees, his sweat turning his dark blue shirt several shades darker as he tried to catch his breath.
Kyrgios fined $35,000 for tirade at umpire in Miami loss
Australian star Nick Kyrgios was fined $35,000 by the ATP on Thursday following his stormy row with umpire Carlos Bernardes in a Tuesday loss at the Miami Open.
Novak Djokovic confirmed to play four tournaments as brother admits lack of games struggle
Chris Evans says Max Verstappen needs to 'be a bit nicer'